“欧洲，振作起来！”IMF总裁开出“救欧四策”警示：别再掉队

Core Viewpoint - The IMF President Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stern warning at the Davos Forum, urging Europe to "wake up" and implement four key strategies to restore its declining competitiveness amid U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical pressures [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Conflict and Economic Outlook - The trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe are at a sensitive juncture, with President Trump threatening to impose tariffs on several European countries if certain conditions are not met [2]. - Georgieva emphasized that Europe has fallen behind in productivity growth and nurturing local giant companies, which must change for better competitiveness [2][5]. - The IMF has slightly upgraded its global economic forecast, projecting a growth of 3.3% for this year and 3.2% by 2027, partly due to the less severe impact of tariffs than expected [2][3]. Group 2: Four Key Strategies for Competitiveness - Georgieva outlined four critical measures that European leaders must implement to revitalize the continent's economic vitality: 1. Complete the Capital Markets Union to ensure that European savings, currently amounting to €300 billion (approximately $351.75 billion), are invested locally rather than flowing to the U.S. [5]. 2. Finalize the Energy Union to address the fragmentation of energy systems, as having 27 different energy systems is not competitive [5]. 3. Remove barriers to labor mobility to simplify the process for employers to access labor across the EU [5]. 4. Increase investment in research and innovation to enhance competitiveness in technology [5]. Group 3: European Response to U.S. Pressure - In response to U.S. pressure, European leaders are adopting strong statements and countermeasures, with France advocating for the EU to utilize its strongest economic countermeasure, the "anti-coercion tool" [6]. - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe must not rely on the old world order and must become independent amid ongoing geopolitical shocks [6].